We’ve all been there.

You are trying to settle into a new part of your life. A part where you can spread your wings and really fly. Alone. Dad, you’re still here. Why are you still here?

Helicopter parents are as natural as drinking Natty Light at a party. You don’t really want them to be there, but its not like you can just say no.

That is unless you’re a professional tennis player.

Australian Bernard Tomic was playing in the second round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami when he got a little peeved at his papi’s negative reactions to the points he was losing. So he did what any good son would do: He asked the chair umpire to kick his dad out.

Say what?

“I know he’s my father, but he’s annoying me. I want him to leave, but how is that possible?”

As if that wasn’t strange enough, did I tell you that Tomic’ father is also his coach? You simply can’t make this stuff up.

So next time your parents are cramping your style, just call up DPS. I’m sure your parents will be thrilled at the open invitation to get lost.

( http://tennis.si.com/2012/03/26/bernard-tomic-father/ )